News from Berwick

 | By Susan Schwartz
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man who allegedly led police on a wild chase back and forth across the Susquehanna was much calmer Wednesday when he quietly agreed to send the charges to county court.

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Thu, 06/16/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — For many elementary and secondary students, summer signifies ballgames, pools, family vacations, and that longed-for break from school work. But, a complete separation from activities...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Tue, 06/14/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man who appeared to be nodding off when he was arraigned on charges of dealing heroin two weeks ago was much more lively Monday as he emphatically signed the paperwork sending his...


Tue, 06/14/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Police Chief Ken Strish and representatives of area drug and alcohol treatment centers will be at tonight’s Berwick Area Community Watch Group meeting to talk...


Sun, 06/12/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — MetroCast Communications has distributed $10,000 in proceeds from its fifth annual “MetroCast Giving Back 5K Run/Walk,” held April 9 at the Summerhill Fire Co., a press release says...


 | By Julye Wemple
Sat, 06/11/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Drawing inspiration from Dr. Seuss, the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, and legendary coach George Curry, Berwick High’s Class of 2016 said goodbye with...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sat, 06/11/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Nescopeck man who served four months in prison on meth charges in 2014 and once vowed in court that “I’m done” with meth was recently charged with driving high on the drug in...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Fri, 06/10/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police Chief Kenneth Strish said scam artists are calling Berwick residents claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House.

Meanwhile, an IRS scam is also...


 | By Michael Lester
Fri, 06/10/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Known for its annual Run for the Diamonds, Berwick now has a Paddle for the Gold.

Organizers of the annual Berwick Area Regatta, which runs from June 24-26 this year, are...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Fri, 06/10/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Residents who call sewer authority workers out after their regular shifts for problems that turn out to be the homeowners’ responsibility will have to pay a $50 fee under a new policy...